It’s downhill all the way as Aberdeen students take to their soapbox to test out engineering skills
Engineering students have pitted their skills against each other – by racing handmade soapbox cars.
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Battle of the Aberdeen’s universities: RGU comes on top after mock trial
Law students have beaten their cross city rivals in a mock trial competition.
North-east man makes his West End debut in Meat Loaf musical
A North-east man has made his West End stage debut in the latest musical to hit London.
Aberdeen university building to honour life and achievements of campaigner
An Aberdeen university building is set to be renamed in honour of a noted campaigner for women’s interests.
Aberdeen Boat Race: Tough crews set to get rowing with less than an Ocean between them
The River Dee will come alive this weekend, as student rowers battle it out on the water tomorrow to claim glory at the 23rd annual Aberdeen Boat Race.
Pupils taught to be safe around medicine from Aberdeen students
North-east school pupils have been certified “medicine safety champions” following a recent class.
Aberdeen business school joins world’s elite universities after being given accreditation from global body
An Aberdeen university has joined an elite group of business schools around the world to be accredited by a global body.
Aberdeen hotel occupancy rates have recovered, say experts
North-east tourism experts say Aberdeen’s hotel market is at last showing signs of bouncing back after a fraught few years since the oil price slump.
Staff at Aberdeen nursery commended for providing warm welcome to kids
An Aberdeen university's nursery is warm, bright and airy for children, inspectors have said.
Sadness as Aberdeen city centre arts hub set to close next month
The head of an Aberdeen art school today spoke of her sadness that a city centre creative hub is set to close.
Pioneering Aberdeen journalist put job on the line to spearhead suffrage movement in North-east
An Aberdeen trailblazer who helped women win the vote has been remembered a century after that momentous day.
Aberdeen universities join together for new student project
A joint project is set to launch at two North-east universities.
Students caught cheating nearly 900 times at Aberdeen universities
Students have been caught cheating at North-east universities nearly 900 times in the last five years.
Oil experts voice ‘cautious optimism’ for future of North Sea industry
Oil experts today voiced “cautious optimism” for the future of the North-east industry as they looked back on the highs and lows of 2017.
Author Stuart MacBride proves he has the write stuff with honorary degree at Aberdeen graduation ceremony
It was a novel experience for bestselling author Stuart MacBride as he picked up an honorary degree at an Aberdeen graduation ceremony.
RGU Graduations: Peaks of success for Aberdeen couple after scaling Mount Kilimanjaro
Not only did Aberdeen couple Graham Gordon, 35, and Elaine Anderson, 34, graduate from Robert Gordon University (RGU) on the same day – but they did so just two months after fulfilling another lifetime ambition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Aberdeen universities to go head-to head in gaming contest
North-east university rivals are set to go head-to-head in an e-gaming tournament.
North-east man’s team through to next round of University Challenge
A North-east man has helped his university reach the next round of a prestigious TV quiz show.
Much anticipated return of parade to set city centre alight with wonder
A historic and much-loved student parade is to return to the streets of Aberdeen today.
Solar-powered benches for charging phones to be installed in Aberdeen city centre
Smart benches – which can charge phones and laptops – are to be installed in Aberdeen city centre.
Retailer Awards Shortlist: Rising Star
Here’s the shortlist for the Rising Star category sponsored by Robert Gordon University. Sonya Angus: Gifts, Furniture and Interiors Dream Beauty Studio Debbi – Papeterie Crafts
Concerns over Aberdeen bus stop lead to talks on changing location
Talks are under way to reposition a bus stop further away from a university, to better suit vulnerable travellers.
Aberdeen researcher’s bid to open new chapter for people living in rural Nigeria
A student initiative which hopes to create libraries in rural communities in Nigeria is appealing for book donations to help set up the scheme.
Denis Law to be given honorary degree from Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen football legend Denis Law is to be awarded an honorary degree from a city university.
Zero waste community cafe to offer opportunities to volunteers when it opens
A new zero waste community cafe is getting ready to open its doors in an Aberdeen community.
Sun and games as Youth Festival draws to a close
More than 1,400 primary school pupils descended on the Sports Village to celebrate a unique sports and health project for children in the Granite City.
Aberdeen students help to raise £15,000 for charities
University management students in Aberdeen have raised a five-figure sum for charities.
RGU student receives industry honour for Mirrored Pavilion work
An architecture student has been awarded an industry commendation for her work "Mirrored Pavilion".
Aberdeen uni to screen film for mental health week
A film screening is set to take place in Aberdeen to help mark Mental Health Awareness Week.
Lottery cash will help bring Aberdeen suffragette’s story to life
Letters by an Aberdeen suffragette will be given new prominence thanks to more than £8,000 of grant funding.